Gasterophilus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gasterophilidae: horse botflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gasterophilus is a type of horse botfly that can cause serious harm to the equine digestive system.
- The veterinarian was concerned about the Gasterophilus infestation in the horse's stomach.
- Horses that ingest Gasterophilus larvae may exhibit symptoms such as colic and weight loss.
- The life cycle of Gasterophilus typically involves a horse ingesting the larvae, which then attach to the stomach lining.
- Regular deworming treatments are essential to prevent Gasterophilus infestations in horses.